The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 105,900
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500
€ 102,300
 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi A8 4.2 TDI
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Lexus LS 500 is 3.9 inches longer and 1.9 inches narrower.
Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
74.8
85
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
74.8 in
Width
76.7 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
Blueprint Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
206.1 in
Length
202.2 in
123 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4905 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5964 lb
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
4.95 %
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
USF50
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
CTEC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
380 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus LS 500
411 hp
380 hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus LS 500
443 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Performance

Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.27 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
11.93 lb/hp
12.27 lb/hp
Audi A8 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lexus LS 500
24 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
777 mi
Lexus LS 500
514 mi
777 mi
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
148.1 kWh
Lexus LS 500
187.5 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus LS 500
Audi A8 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data